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Marinated Deep-fried Baby Octopus Recipe
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh baby octopuses or squids 2 lbs
- 120 ml sake ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 60 g all purpose flour ½ cup
- Oil for deep frying
- 4 lemon or lime wedges for garnish
- Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1 Clean baby octopuses or squids by peeling off the outer layer of skin under cold running water.
- 2 Combine the sake and soy sauce in a bowl and coat the octopuses in the mixture. Set aside to marinate in a cool place for 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 3 To make the Sauce, combine the Worcestershire sauce, tomato ketchup and lemon juice in a small serving bowl, and set aside.
- 4 Drain the octopuses and dredge each piece in flour.
- 5 Heat oil to 160˚C (325˚F) and cook 4 to 6 pieces at a time for about 2 minutes, or until crispy. Drain on a wire rack and repeat until all the octopuses are cooked.
- 6 Serve immediately with Sauce and lemon wedges.